ZORB Rotorua

Globe riding with ZORB Rotorua is a great way to get your adrenaline fix, and a must-do adventure activity when you're visiting New Zealand.

The sport of globe riding - "rolling down a hill in a large inflatable ball" - was invented in New Zealand, and has been developed and refined by ZORB for over 17 years.

ZORB Rotorua is the Original Globe Riding site in New Zealand, and has visitors from all corners of the globe coming for their taste of adventure.

ZORB Rotorua has something for everyone - ride wet or dry, solo or with mates, straight or zig-zag, tumbling or sliding...you name it, there's something here for you! Globe riding with ZORB is great fun for the whole family (6years and up) and a must-do activity whether you're hear on holiday, or simply visiting friends & relatives. 

ZORB Ride Options

ZORB Rotorua has two main ride options: The ZYDRO (wet) ride and the ZORBIT (dry) ride - both completely different.

The ZYDRO ride is our most popular ride and will have you slipping, sliding and spinning (note here, no tumbling!) your way down our hill. We throw you and a few litres of water (warm in winter, cool in summer) into our ZORB globe and send you on your way down our hill. You can choose to ride solo down our straight zig-zag or the drop tracks, or with up to two other mates down our straight track. Definitely a wild ride...

The ZORBIT ride is what we like to call our "Astronaut in training" ride. We securely strap you into our specially designed safety harness within our ZORB globe and send you on your way down our straight track. Unlike the ZYDRO ride, the ZORBIT will have you tumbling head-over-heels down our hill with a mix of g-force and weightlessness. There are three ride variations to the ZORBIT so no one ride is the same! Not for the faint hearted...

Note: There are ride restrictions for both the ZYDRO and the ZORBIT so be sure to check out our website under "Rides" for information on these restrictions.

ZORB Rotorua is open 364 days a year (closed Xmas Day) and is a great activity whether its raining or beautifully sunny. We have been the winner of the Visitors Choice awards as a must-see activity in New Zealand, and often make the Top 10 on visitors "Things to do before I die" lists.

Viewing is free, so come on over and see what all the fuss is about. Take some time out to watch others have an awesome time experiencing globe riding with ZORB.

ZORB ROTORUA RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to change.

The Zultimate Package - The ulitmate ZORB Package and the best value for money. This package gives you at taste of all ZORB Rotorua has on offer. Select any 3 ZORB rides and pay under $37 per ride.

WE RECOMMEND:

• • 1 ZORBIT ride
  • 1 ZYDRO ride
  • 1 ZYDRO ride multi*
  • $90pp

ZYDRO RIDE: We throw you and some water into our ZORB globe. Slip, slide and spin your way down our Straight or Zig-Zag (solo) track.

• Fun For One - $45
• Double Trouble - $70 or $35pp
• Triple Banger - $90 or $30pp

ZYDRO Ride restrictions:
Single Person - max. weight: 130 kgs
Up to three people - max. weight: 250 kgs (combined)
Minimum height: N/A
Minimum age: 6 years

ZORBIT RIDE: Known as our 'Astronaut in training' ride, we secure you in our specially designed safety harness and send you tumbling head over heels down our hill.

- $45pp Sound tame? Ask our staff for one of these ride variations:

1. Straight forward
2. Aeroplane
3. Backwards

ZORBIT Ride Restrictions:
Single person - max. weight: 100 kgs
Up to three people - max. weight: N/A
Minimum height: 1.6m
Minimum age: 6 years (Yes, we know there are very few, if any, 1.6m tall 6year olds! The height restiction is in place for safety reasons as our harness is not height adjustable).

 

Address:

149 Western Road
Ngongotaha
Rotorua 3010

Phone: +64 7 357 5100

Freephone: 0800 22 74 74

Fax: +64 7 357 5102

Web: Visit website